Gaming is good for you: Gaming can provide more than just a fun space to play or briefly chat with others, and may cultivate a true sense of community, friendship, and belonging that supports social and psychological needs (Goncalves et al., 2023 Introduction Gaming is often seen just as a source of entertainment, but it…

Deep Dive Podcast Safe and boring is good: The rise in YouTubers and TiTok influencers who simply talk to their audience about their day to day lives is symptomatic of a youth that craves normality and stability.   Introduction   The rise in YouTubers and TikTok influencers who simply talk to their audience about their…

Deep Dive Podcast Sing your heart out: The rise in Disney movie songs about emotional, such as Let It Go from Frozen or Surface Pressure from Encanto indicate a growing social need for more emotional intelligence and kindness.   Introduction   The Rise of Emotional Disney Songs Reflects a Growing Social Need for Emotional Intelligence…

Deep Dive Podcast Dense Working: It is better to view how much work you’ve done by the value of what you’ve produced rather than the hours you have spent. So employees would be paid for a week’s worth of work, not a week spent at work.   Introduction   Evaluating work based on the value…

Office Plants: House plants or plants in the office environment improve productivity. Introduction House Plants in the Office: Boosting Productivity House plants or plants in the office environment do more than just add a touch of greenery. Numerous studies have shown that they can significantly improve productivity. Here’s why adopting a bit of nature can…

Deep Dive Podcast Introduction A Counterintuitive but Effective Tactic: Giving Space to Discuss Concerns At first glance, it might seem counterproductive to step back when trying to convince someone of your point of view. However, allowing the other person to fully express their concerns can be surprisingly effective. Why does this work? When people feel…

Deep Dive Podcast Positive Laziness: The idea we should focus on doing less and reducing productivity. Introduction Positive laziness is a concept that advocates for doing less to achieve more. The idea is to focus on essential tasks, thereby reducing overall productivity. By intentionally choosing to do less, we create a calmer environment, and it…

Deep Dive Podcast Mental Aikido: Redirecting people’s emotional energy in order to avoid conflict Introduction Redirecting People’s Emotional Energy to Avoid Conflict Conflict in the workplace or in any group setting can be counterproductive and distressing. One effective way to manage and potentially avoid conflict is by redirecting people’s emotional energy. This strategy involves recognising…

Deep Dive Podcast Mean Machines:The western media portrays an unhelpful stereotype of rich and successful people as mean, unkind and brutal Introduction In today’s world, we are constantly bombarded with images and messages from the media. One troubling pattern that often goes unnoticed is the portrayal of rich and successful people in Western media. Many…